Class Details
Italian Course 102 (Level 2)
Course summary
Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This beginners Italian course follows on from Italian Course 101. It covers topics including likes and dislikes, describing places and making a hotel reservation. Grammatical development is emphasised through various speaking, listening and writing exercises.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- order food and drink at a café or restaurant
- make a restaurant reservation by telephone
- indicate food preferences
- describe a house
- describe hotel services
- review a hotel
- ask for assistance at a hotel.
Content
- Describing places
- Verbs in -ere and in -ire
- Anche/ invece
- Making a hotel reservation
- Likes and dislikes
- Present tense: modal verbs dovere, potere and volere
- Adverbs: bene, male; molto, buono
- Introduction to adjectives, noun-adjective agreement, prepositions of place
Who this course is for
Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed Italian 101, or 20 hours of recent tuition.
Delivery style
Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.
Prescribed text
Abbey's Bookshop:
DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High l Italian Course for English Speakers – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino (2023)
(ISBN 9788861828094)
Language International Bookshop:
DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High l Italian Course for English Speakers – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino (2023)
(ISBN 9788861828094)
Based on Units 3-4 of the above text. The text forms the basis for consolidation and practice. It is based on language learning through conversation method.
Textbooks should only be purchased once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.
Suggested textbook supplier
Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au
Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.
Sessions
Location
Online via Zoom
Other information
Our online via Zoom courses are interactive and delivered in real-time. You will have the chance to ask questions and join in activities, just as you would in any in-person class.
Our facilitators are well versed in Zoom delivery and will skillfully guide you in your online learning journey.
Instructions regarding how to connect to online classes will be sent to participants about 4 days before the class commences.
Meet the facilitators
Antonella Beconi
Antonella was born in a beachside town near Tuscany in Italy, close to Pisa and Lucca. She is a professional Italian and German lecturer, and holds a Masters in Foreign Languages and Culture (majoring in German Studies). Antonella has taught Italian and German at universities and schools around the world, including at the University of Sydney where she is undertaking a PhD in Italian Studies.
Antonella has designed and delivered language courses, coordinated and supported strategic projects, and collaborated and liaised with multiple organisations and stakeholders. In 2018, she wrote the article Connecting language students with the work environment: 'Made in Italy: Italian at work', and in 2020 she was awarded the Dean's Citation for Excellence in Tutorials from the University of Sydney.
Antonella is creative and is always looking for new ways of doing things relevant to curricula based-courses, particularly for adult learning. Her teaching philosophy is a lifelong curiosity and a craving for change and improvement. Antonella's teaching method aims to foster enthusiasm and wellbeing alongside knowledge. She also loves meeting new people, and parties!
